Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute

Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute Play Therapy Training
Reimagined Relevant disciplines typically include Psychology, Nursing, Clinical Social Work, Child and Youth Care or Education.

RMPTI is dedicated to offering state-of-the-art professional learning opportunities and strives to integrate current theory and research with experiential learning activities. Founded in 1998, the Institute has provided training programs across the globe, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico, Chile, Australia, England, Ireland, Canada, and the United States. The co-directors, Dr. Lorri Yasenik a

nd Ken Gardner are the authors of the Play Therapy Dimension Model: A Decision-Making Guide for Integrative Play Therapists (2nd ed.). This integrative approach to case conceptualization, clinical decision-making and practice is the cornerstone of programs at RMPTI, making them both unique and comprehensive

RMPTI Programs are designed for:

Practitioners who would like to attend continuous training leading to certification or registration as a Play Therapist. Full-time practitioners who are seeking a specialized credential, such a Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills (Green Stream Program)

Practitioners who need a flexible training schedule

Those who need the training to come to them (please visit RMPTI Comes to You!)

Those who want to market a specialization in their practice

Diploma and masters-level students/graduates

Practioners who want to complete continuing education credits in Play Therapy

Programs are designed for practitioners who work full-time and are interested in enhancing their theory base and deepening their play therapy skills and techniques. Depending on the level of certification sought, students will have completed or are currently attending a post-secondary institution or graduate-level university program.

LAST SESSION FOR 2026!Do you work with children? Are you interested in becoming a Registered/Certified Play Therapist?Ta...
04/25/2026

LAST SESSION FOR 2026!

Do you work with children?
Are you interested in becoming a Registered/Certified Play Therapist?
Take the Foundations of Play Therapy Course with RMPTI!

Who? The Foundations of Play Therapy program will be of interest to those individuals who are currently working with children and who have a Master’s degree in a mental health field (or who are enrolled in a Master’s degree in a mental health field).

Why?
Become a Registered/Certified Play Therapist
Build on your current Therapeutic Practice

What? Learn about The history of play therapy, The role of the play therapist, Core play therapy theories/approaches (e.g., Adlerian, Child-Centered & Gestalt Play Therapy), Play therapy techniques, Play therapy modalities (e.g., sandplay, art making; music & movement), The play therapy process and more!

At RMPTI we pride ourselves on creating community. Meet life long colleagues and friends while training at RMPTI!
04/24/2026

At RMPTI we pride ourselves on creating community. Meet life long colleagues and friends while training at RMPTI!

Thank you to all of our Green Stream Spring 2026 participants!We hope you had as much fun as we did ❤
04/23/2026

Thank you to all of our Green Stream Spring 2026 participants!

We hope you had as much fun as we did ❤

Train with RMPTI in room and all materials are provided!On top of our regularly updated hard copy manuals, you will rece...
04/17/2026

Train with RMPTI in room and all materials are provided!

On top of our regularly updated hard copy manuals, you will receive all materials necessary for a fully hands on Play Therapy training experience.

04/15/2026

Dr. Lorri Yasenik tells us a little bit about her favourite things in being in Play Therapy





























We had an excellent time this past weekend at part 2 of our Therapeutic Play Skill (Purple Stream) course!
04/14/2026

We had an excellent time this past weekend at part 2 of our Therapeutic Play Skill (Purple Stream) course!

04/13/2026

We want to wish the happiest birthday to our Founder & Director Emeritus, Dr. Garry Landreth! 🎉🎂 We are thankful for the difference you continue to make in the lives of children and caregivers. We hope your day is as special as you are to us!💚💚

Be Prepared is Back! Don't get caught unprepared...Join RMPTI for this deep dive in Records, Processes and Procedures fo...
04/11/2026

Be Prepared is Back! Don't get caught unprepared...

Join RMPTI for this deep dive in Records, Processes and Procedures for Play Therapists, with content from Professional Family Lawyer Krista Ostwald.

July 10, 2026
9am-4pm MT
6 hr CE Certificate

For full program information visit:

Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute® (RMPTI) is a leading international provider of specialized play therapy training. We offer comprehensive in-room, live stream, and blended programs designed to support practitioners in meeting play therapy registration and certification requirements.

Why Train with RMPTI? A Series...Connect with other Play Therapists in Nature!RMPTI is nestled in the heart of beautifu...
04/10/2026

Why Train with RMPTI? A Series...

Connect with other Play Therapists in Nature!

RMPTI is nestled in the heart of beautiful Canmore Alberta. Take your training with RMPTI as an opportunity to explore Nature Play with other PTs in the Rocky Mountains with hikes, bike rides, skiing, nature walks and more!

04/09/2026

🌍 WASTP Credentialing Info Session #2

As we shift from grandparenting into our next phase of credentialing, now is the time to get clear on what’s changing — and what it means for you.

📅 April 6, 2026
🕒
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EDT)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (CDT)
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (MDT)
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (PDT)
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (BST – United Kingdom)
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (CEST – Central Europe)
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM (IST – India)
11:00 PM – 12:00 AM (SGT/CST – Singapore/China)

📍 Live on Zoom
🎟️ Free Informational Session

Curious about STFC, RST, or RST-C/T credentials?

Join us for an open and informative session designed to walk you through the credentialing process, clarify requirements, and answer your questions live.

As WASTP transitions beyond the grandparenting period, we’ll outline:
✨ What updates are coming forward
✨ What remains the same
✨ How to prepare for evolving standards of competency and supervision

You’ll gain clarity on:
✔️ Each credential pathway
✔️ Supervision and documentation requirements
✔️ post-grandparenting changes
✔️ Live Q&A with leadership

Hosted by Dr. Julia Knach, Vice President of WASTP, and Dr. Linda Homeyer, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S™, RST-C/T World Journal for Sand Therapy Practice Editor & Ethics Committee Chair

🔗 Register here:
https://worldsandtherapy.org/events/event_list.asp

📩 Questions?
apply@worldsandtherapy.org

Many sands. Many stories. One shared ground for healing.

Join Dr. Lorri Yasenik and Polly on this one day adventure into creating a co-therapist!May 15, 20269am-4pm6hr CE Certif...
04/09/2026

Join Dr. Lorri Yasenik and Polly on this one day adventure into creating a co-therapist!

May 15, 2026
9am-4pm
6hr CE Certificate

For more info visit:

Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute® (RMPTI) is a leading international provider of specialized play therapy training. We offer comprehensive in-room, live stream, and blended programs designed to support practitioners in meeting play therapy registration and certification requirements.

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1316 15th Avenue Sw
Calgary, AB
T3C0X7

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 11am - 1pm

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